Canada’s municipal leaders are focused on delivering the local solutions, investments and innovations needed to directly improve the quality of life of their residents. FCM's Annual Conference and Trade Show will feature a broad selection of thoughtfully curated workshops, providing you with the tools and insights you need to deliver results in your community and support a better country for all.
Here are a few of the many workshops being offered. Stay tuned for more information!
Thursday, June 6
Shifting to resilient, net-zero communities: Leveraging the Green Municipal Fund
Explore the remarkable transformations across the country as communities—big and small—progress towards equitable, resilient and net-zero futures. Discover the factors that make a project successful, valuable lessons learned and how communities are advancing solutions to achieve environmental, social and economic goals. Learn how the Green Municipal Fund's financing, funding and capacity-building solutions can assist your community in turning sustainability goals into reality.
Friday, June 7
Healthy workplaces: Attracting and retaining municipal talent
In a short time, the pandemic has reshaped our work paradigms and the delivery of municipal services, putting unprecedented pressure on the health and well-being of elected officials and municipal employees. As a result, this shift has increased demands on HR professionals and introduced challenges in recruiting and retaining municipal talent. Hear from our panelists as we break down these barriers and explore ways to enhance inclusive and healthy workplaces and advocate for robust mental health support systems.
Building thriving communities through third-sector partnerships
Across Canada, municipalities of all sizes and non-profit organizations are joining forces on innovative solutions for community development and support. Join us as we explore the partnerships between municipalities and non-profits in building vibrant, thriving communities, and learn about the role that YMCAs across Canada are playing to bridge funding gaps in community services.
ASK THE EXPERTS
So, you have a community tourism strategy. What’s next?
Many communities across Canada have a tourism strategy to guide their promotion and visitor attraction. Yet, with community priorities ranging from workforce development to protecting natural assets, how can municipalities better draw visitors while managing impacts on the ground?
Saturday, June 8
Capital as catalyst: Community adaptation to climate risks
The Green Municipal Fund is gearing up to introduce Financing Adaptation—a funding opportunity under its Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative—amidst escalating climate risks nationally and globally. This workshop dives into innovative financial strategies for enhancing climate resilience by brokering strategic partnerships between local governments and private investors. Hear from investors, the Green Municipal Fund and communities leveraging private capital to expand public sector financial capacity. By working together to accelerate the necessary de-risking projects, local governments and private organizations can help safeguard communities of all sizes for the future.